Research (thesis) possibilities in India -Dr. Chavan

Amigos,

as we've shared, Dr. Shivaji Chavan is a SUTROFOR visiting scholar from India currently working in Bangor.

Anybody looking into thesis (and other) possibilities in India should definitely keep on reading. Some of the potential topics follow, but first some clarifying aspects.

PS. He also made available the "Strategic Plan for Maharashtra State Social Forestry" of which he is very familiar, I can forward that to anybody interested.

Alan

HIS STATEMENTS:

1. It should be in  total consultation with Supervisors and Course Coordinators of the concerned student and the norms, rules and regulations of the university concerened.

2. I will act as a Technical and Academic Adviser  to facilitate the research topic formulation and proposal making in consultation with the supervisor from university concerned.

3. Technical, field and logistic support( accommodation and vehicle required for field purpose) to an optimal level  will be provided in India. The facilities will be decent but modest.( In short with basic amenities)

4. Technical and academic support may be provided for Desktop Dissertations.

5. The University concerned may  screen the proposals and decide about the candidate and topic.

6. I am not an expert in all these topics but have a long experience of working on these issues in India.

THE TOPICS:

1. Impact of Non Forest landuses on Mangroves in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
2. Social Forestry Perspective of Maharashtra in achieving the objectives of the Forest Policy of India

3. Assessment of Ecological Services being provided by the Ecosystems in Mumbai/ Western Ghats ( or in an area in the Central Indian State of Maharashtra

4. Impact of the Forested Suburbs on Greater Bombay and the other way around.

5. Land Dynamics and its impact on Tigers in Central India.(Specific Site may be chosen)- Kanha Tiger Reserve, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Pench Tiger Reserve, Sahyadri Tiger Reserve.

6. Developing Monitoring Protocols for Protected Areas to boost up conservation efforts.( Semi Desktop)

8. Strategy and Framework for dealing with large landscapes to conserve them for wilderness.

9. Participatory Forest and Wildlife Management in India- The Protected Area and Managed Forest Interface.

10. Developing an Adaptable Framework for dealing with Human Wildlife Conflicts around Protected Areas.

11. Impact of various Environmental Legislation on Conservation of Forest, Wildlife and Environment in general.( Desk Top Dissertation)

12. Impact of Forest Rights Act, 2006 on Conservation of Forested Landscapes in Central India.(Specific Site may be chosen)

13.Ecotourism as an alternative livelihood to reduce dependence of forestry resource.

14. Develop a Village Level Intervention Model for Alternative Strategies to supplement community income.

15. Review of the Joint Forest Management Initiative in India ( may be made specific to one site)

15. Develop a Strategy and Framework for ' Conservation Oriented Development'.

16. Review of Environmental Policies/ Legislation/ Programs in India ( Desk Top Dissertation)

17. Review and Assessment of Conservation Effectiveness of Government, Autonomous and Non Government Organizations in India ( organizations may be shortlisted) ( Deak Top Dissertation)

18. Developing Protocols for Management of Wildlife in Managed Forests in India.

19. Review of the Planning Process for Protected Areas and Managed Forests- A Technology Perspective( Semi Desk Top Work)

20. Developing Spatial Digital Planning and Management Support Systems for Protected Areas in India.

21. Review of Land Tenure Systems and  suggesting a  strategy for improving Conservation Effectiveness.

22. Developing a Conservation Oriented Strategy and Framework for 'Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative' ( One Corporate/ Multi National may be chosen for the study and it may be 'Desktop Dissertation)

23. Analysis of Attitude of Communities living inside and around Protected Areas/ Managed Forests towards conservation.

24. Development of  a Program for ' Education for Sustainable Development'  in Maharashtra State, India ( Middle Schools/ Junior Degree Colleges/ Degree Colleges)  

25 Develop an Ecotourism/ Eco Development Plan for a Group of Villages around a Tiger Reserve, Urban National Park, Mumbai/ Wildlife Sanctuary/ Managed Forests Divisions in Maharashtra.  

CONTACT INFO

Dr. Shivaji Chavan
Director General and CEO,  (Freelance International Environmental Consultant)
National Coordination Office, Mumbai
Wildlife and We Protection Foundation
B-507,508, Nilgiri Upvan Apartment, Gawand Baug,
Pokhran-2, Thane (West)
The Wildlife and We Protection Foundation,( Mumbai and Silvasa) Branch 
Offices- Thane, Goregaon, New Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur(Maharashtra), 
Dehradun(UK) ,Lucknow(Uttar Pradesh), Raipur ( Chhattisgarh), 
Mandla(M.P.), Hyderabad ( A.P.), Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) and Arunachal
Pradesh.
+91-9993204708, +91-9424385450 (M.P. & C.G.) +91-9920017260 (Maharashtra)
Email - shivachavan@yahoo.com, shivachavan1958@gmail.com, shivaji@wildlifeandwe.org,dgandceo@wildlifeandwe.org